To evaluate compliance with and demonstrate the feasibility of an at-home, directed exercise program during adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation (if applicable). [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

To describe how this exercise program affects weight maintenance and percent body fat during adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation. [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

To describe how this exercise program affects early post-operative lymphedema rates, monitoring the strength training specifics -including the number of repetitions and sets of each exercise, frequency, and order of exercises. [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE

Same as current

Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE

Not Provided

Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE

Not Provided

Descriptive Information

Brief Title ICMJE

Exercise Program of Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy With or Without Radiation

Official Title ICMJE

A Feasibility Study of the Effects of a Directed Exercise Program of Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy With or Without Radiation

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to study if a patients follows an exercise program specifically designed for them during the time of their treatment after surgery. Their ability to follow the program and its influence on their weight maintenance and early post-operative lymphedema rates will also be studied. Lymphedema is a condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling of the arm(s).

Detailed Description

Not Provided

Study Type ICMJE

Observational

Study Design ICMJE

Observational Model: CohortTime Perspective: Prospective

Target Follow-Up Duration

Not Provided

Biospecimen

Not Provided

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Potential research subjects may be identified in advance by a member of the patient's treatment team, the principal investigator, or research team at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC).

Module I is a group of arm movements. It consists of stretching exercises coordinated with breathing exercises to restore their physical mobility, range of motion and flexibility of shoulders. Module I is to be performed daily. In Module II the exercises are a series of copyrighted, sequential movements designed to put the body in proper alignment. It is a special series of muscle movements to help establish better body alignment, as well as increased strength and flexibility of one's arms, legs, and spine, each exercise is 4 repetitions. Module III is the walking and the resistance weight training program. The walking program is whole body exercise, multi-joint, weight-bearing, low impact and for beginners to advanced.

Study Group/Cohort (s)

breast pts who have undergone surgery

This will be a feasibility study designed to evaluate the compliance of an at-home, directed exercise program and its influence on physical measures during post-operative adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation (if applicable).